Uncovering the secrets of einsteinium

Einsteinium is a radioactive element found at the bottom of the periodic table. It was discovered in 1952 by Albert Ghiorso, who was studying the debris from a nuclear explosion. However, almost seventy years later, we’ve only just learnt some basic information about this rare element. Einsteinium is quite difficult to get, and even harder … Continue reading Uncovering the secrets of einsteinium